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Would you recommend this book as summer reading for a rising senior in high school?

Keith Boswell I think that anyone, whatever age, who reads this book can only be enriched by it.
It will teach you the history of Biafra, a nation of people who woul…moreI think that anyone, whatever age, who reads this book can only be enriched by it.
It will teach you the history of Biafra, a nation of people who would not go quietly into the night even as they were being relentlessly starved and bombed.
I would recommend this book to any young reader interested in contemporary West African Culture and the idiosyncratic experiences which lie within.
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Do you think this book is PG enough to discuss with a bunch of 16 year olds? Or is it too graphic and not something you would have people of that age read?

Avid There were some graphic scenes; however, i thought they were depicted responsibly and realistically in order to tell the story (the novel is based in …moreThere were some graphic scenes; however, i thought they were depicted responsibly and realistically in order to tell the story (the novel is based in war-time west africa). I would not hesitate to have my 16-year-old read and discuss this book, although as with any book, there will be those with sensitivity to the topic. I think it can be a very important and valuable learning tool, and that outweighs, IMHO, many sensitivities to the graphic depictions that may arise. (less)

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did Adichie used Richard as means to maintain the African culture in her novel ?

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She is an amazing author. I can't wait to read this book. Please keep posting your reads. What is on your list next?

Peter She is a good writer that she draws attention from the readers for understanding the history of Nigeria and she makes so attractive even her beautiful…moreShe is a good writer that she draws attention from the readers for understanding the history of Nigeria and she makes so attractive even her beautiful picture inside google.
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